THE IMPORTANCE OF AIR PRESSURE
Proper inflation pressure in your tires is very important for both safety reasons and to get the maximum life from them.
An under inflated tire allows the sidewalls of the tire to flex excessively as it rolls down the road. This flexing causes the tire to heat up beyond the range of temperatures it was designed to operate within.
At best the excessive heat will cause the tire to wear out up to 25% quicker and at worst will cause the sidewall of the tire to fail.
Over inflated tires are more susceptible to impact damage as the tire cannot properly flex to absorb impacts with road hazards. You vehicle owners manual will provide you with proper inflation information.
Tire Tech
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